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Star Walk

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Star Walk

@StarWalk

This is the official Twitter presence for Vito Technology, Inc. that developed the night sky app Star Walk! #GoStargazing with #StarWalk #AstronomyApp

Alexandria, VA

Joined January 2009

Star Walk
@StarWalk
Jul 27
The Buck Moon is coming 🦌🌕 On July 29, the Full Moon shines in Capricornus. Catch it near moonrise, when it may look huge and turn yellow or orange near the horizon. Learn more: starwalk.space/news/full-moon…
Star Walk
@StarWalk
Jul 27
Saturn is going retrograde 🪐↩️ From July 27 to December 11, 2026, the Ringed Planet will appear to move backward against the background stars. But the planet isn’t really reversing its orbit. This apparent retrograde motion happens because Earth moves faster around the Sun and
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Star Walk
@StarWalk
Jul 26
Why observe Pluto on July 27? 🔭 Because the dwarf planet will be at its best! On July 27, 2026, at 06:48 GMT, Pluto will reach opposition, placing it in the best position for observation from Earth. It will appear opposite the Sun in the sky, meaning it will be fully
Star Walk
@StarWalk
Jul 25
That faint smudge isn’t a star — it’s an entire galaxy.⁠ ⁠ Modern smartphones can now do something that used to require serious equipment: capture the Andromeda Galaxy. Keep your phone steady for a few minutes in a dark spot far from city lights, and you might record light that
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@StarWalk
Jul 24
The same objects. 150 years of progress. 🔭✨ From 19th-century drawings to today’s incredibly detailed photos — our view has grown sharper, but the awe remains the same. Which comparison impressed you most? 👀 #StarWalk #Astronomy #Astrophotography #ThenAndNow #Planets
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